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AI and automation: Revolutionizing metal construction and manufacturing
By The Coffee Shops™. Technology isn’t just changing today’s workflows — it’s laying the foundation for a smarter, more efficient future in metal construction and manufacturing. At the Metal Construction Association (MCA) 2026 Winter Meeting, Denver Riggleman, founder of RIIG Technology and former U.S. Congressman, delivered a compelling talk on ...
Los techos metálicos: ahora la opción principal en techos comerciales
La durabilidad, sustentabilidad y retorno de inversión impulsan el crecimiento de los techos metálicos global. En las últimas cuatro décadas, se han instalado anualmente más de 2 mil millones de pies cuadrados de techos metálicos en los Estados Unidos. Esa cifra sigue creciendo año tras año, siendo superada solo por los ...
Data-driven roofing: Using technology to track and extend roof life
By Cotney Consulting Group. A well-managed roof isn’t just luck; it’s the result of paying attention to the correct details, at the right time, with the right tools. For a lot of roofers' careers, roofing decisions were made with clipboards, Polaroids and gut instinct. You walked the roof, took a few ...
The state of AI in distribution: Insights from SRS Distribution’s CTO
By The Coffee Shops. AI is poised to superpower humans and companies alike. Editor’s note: This article was written by Copilot based on Karen L. Edwards’ notes from summit presentations. SRS CTO Cory Gundberg delivered an insightful presentation on the transformative potential of AI in the distribution industry at the ...
Driving change: AI’s role in operations and leadership
By The Coffee Shops. Industry leaders explored how artificial intelligence is transforming supply chain operations, accelerating adoption and reshaping workplace culture. Editor’s note: This article was written by ChatGPT based on Karol Weymans’ notes from summit presentations. Artificial intelligence is reshaping the supply chain. At the recent SRS Distribution x ...
AI and the industrial workforce: Reinventing the job, not replacing it
By The Coffee Shops. Speed, trust and vision: leading AI adoption without replacing jobs. Editor’s note: This article was written by ChatGPT based on Karol Weymans’ notes from summit presentations. At the recent SRS Distribution x InstaLILY AI Innovation Summit, Sumo Das, co-founder and COO of InstaLILY, moderated a compelling ...
Turning experimentation into execution: Inside SRS’s digital playbook
By The Coffee Shops. SRS Distribution is driving the future of roofing technology with an AI-powered framework that transforms innovation into action for contractors. Editor’s note: This article was written by ChatGPT based on Karol Weymans’ notes from summit presentations. At the recent SRS Distribution x InstaLILY AI Innovation Summit, ...
The future of AI: From data to action
By The Coffee Shops. The shift from copilots to teammates: unlocking the era of systems of action. Editor’s note: This article was written by ChatGPT based on Karol Weymans’ notes from summit presentations. Amit Shah, founder and CEO of InstaLILY, delivered a thought-provoking session on the accelerating adoption of AI ...
Meet nuLINK - your new production powerhouse
CIDAN Machinery Group, a global leader in sheet metal machinery and software solutions, has launched nuLINK™, a new CNC control system for the F-series folders that redefines service and support with a future-ready maintenance interface. nuLINK’s built-in SIM connectivity provides remote access, real-time monitoring, secure cloud backups and online updates - ...
From vision to value: CTOs driving AI adoption in supply chain
By The Coffee Shops. AI is at an inflection point, a moment when significant change is about to occur in how we work. Editor’s note: This article was written by Copilot based on Karen L. Edwards’ notes from summit presentations. At the recent SRS Distribution x InstaLILY AI Innovation Summit, ...
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